“Cheer Expo is definitely an expensive competition compared to the rest of them. The only thing I can recommend is that they have to decide whether or not it’s worth it. Maybe they have to sacrifice a couple other competitions to go.”

Royal says the cost of Cheer Expo is nearly tripled. She advises teams to do as much fundraising as they can.

According to Royal, what makes Cheer Expo special is its size.

“If teams are coming from outside provinces to compete it’s usually that one. There are about 100 teams at this competition. There are usually only between 40 and 60 at other competitions. It’s got the concert type lighting and the huge backdrop.”

At the competition there are also classes for spectators and athletes to participate in.

The Gators have made it to one competition so far this year, and they have one more planned for April.

“I’m pumped for our next competition,” says Conway.

Conway says her team’s goal is to keep raising money and compete at Cheer Expo 2013.